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Overview for Alexandria, VA

156,788 people live in Alexandria, where the median age is 37.5 and the average individual income is $77,935. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

156,788

Total Population

37.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$77,935

Average individual Income

Around Alexandria, VA

There's plenty to do around Alexandria, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Removed nearestPoints reference
25
Car-Dependent
39
Somewhat Bikeable
45
Some Transit

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Halal Kings, Capitol City Florist Inc Weddings Cakes by Michael, and Dabtype.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.65 miles 2 reviews
3/5 stars
Dining 1.45 miles 0 reviews
0/5 stars
Dining 1.53 miles 0 reviews
0/5 stars
Dining 1.69 miles 0 reviews
0/5 stars
Shopping 1.53 miles 0 reviews
0/5 stars
Shopping 1.58 miles 24 reviews
4/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Alexandria, VA

Alexandria has 75,349 households, with an average household size of 2.06. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Alexandria do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 156,788 people call Alexandria home. The population density is 10,498 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

156,788

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.5 years

Median Age

49 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 11.4%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.9%

10-17 Years

18-24: 5.8%

18-24 Years

25-64: 63.3%

25-64 Years

65-74: 7.7%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.9%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 8497 (8%)
  • High School Degree 12650 (12%)
  • Associate Degree 13945 (13%)
  • Bachelor Degree 37319 (35%)
  • Graduate Degree 32805 (31%)
75,349

Total Households

2.06

Average Household Size

$77,935

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 15,772 (21%)

Without Children: 59,577 (79%)

Marital Status

Married 33%
Single 35%
Divorced 9%
Separated 5%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 5%

White Collar: 95%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 7%
15 to 29 Minutes 17%
30 to 59 Minutes 19%
60+ Minutes 4%

Schools in Alexandria, VA

Primary Schools (15)
Middle Schools (2)
High Schools (1)
Mixed Schools (24)
The following schools are within or nearby Alexandria. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
PRIMARY
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Early Childhood Center
PRIMARY
PUBLIC
PreK - PreK
No rating available
Patrick Henry K-8 School
PRIMARY
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
Jefferson-Houston Pk-8 School
PRIMARY
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
PRIMARY
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5

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